the girl and the chameleon will probably fall under the genre tags of acid, electro and techno but it is so much more. witschkowski has been responsible for exemplary electronics throughout his career and this latest is undeniably some of his best. the album sees the exaltics don a dust mask. warehouse parties, strobe lights and fog machines and the 90s underground acid scene are definite influences. but theres more. across thirteen tracks and two slabs of wax the jena artist takes you on a journey into his world. gnarled and clinical grooves, caustic 303 encounters, depraved dancefloor destroyers and soothing machine music. a sonic trek through tough and taut textures with touches of tenderness. an album that shows a depth of ability, an enviable talent and a knowledge of how to break floorboards.

after releasing a beautiful debut 12inch last year on antinote, the man behind the visual identity of the parisian imprint makes an impressive come-back on the labels catalogue with life goes on if you are lucky. while listening to it for the first time, we can already imagine the long nightly conversations held between nico motte and his machines that gave birth to this album – the man trying to learn from the machines their most secret sounds. tip!

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laate is the new label of clayton guifford (fragil / unrelated). this project is dedicated to space, time & parallel universe... we are not alone! for this release, we are very proud to welcome: jerome pacman, the most respected french dj, truly legend and a model for a whole generation. capable of amazing everybody, behind the decks and there as a producerjerome delivers 3 original tracks: first, on a side - 3 for you -, an hypnotic killer tool track! get in the spaceship for the dancefloor. on b1, - tiwanuku- expresses a deep groovy & dub vibe, with atmospheric sounds to make us travel more & more. finally in b2, - quiet understand - is a pure minimal track. gradually, space trippy sounds and female vocal emphasize this mysterious and futuristic atmosphere.

largely sequencer-based composition practices opened up barera s usual hand-playing approach and allowed him to create rich and melodic, yet precise and powerful techno. -the opportunist- conjures images of arriving in darkness, taking what you can, and leaving quickly to avoid detection. -discipline- is barera s full-on workout, with all the rushes associated, itself very much a product of discipline. -a new future- suggests an optimistic if uncertain outlook, a world where anything is possible, while -last glacial maximum,- which refers to a period in the earth s history when ice sheets were at their most recent maximum extension, represents a somewhat bleaker view. the musically kindred spirits behind massachusetts-based mentha records are ideal partners in this project, warmly embracing barera s wide-eyed techno concepts.

bubu, da beatboxologist,jizzy, tagi, the funk spirit, the hip-hop mahatma, the mic buddah! behind all these pseudonyms lies just one man: sly.

goldmin music label founder romain lanteaume alias einka meets detroit minimalism master terrence dixon aka population one for a truly conceptual techno 12-.. terrence dixon is one of our favorite artists and biggest inspiration.. detroitborn artist released his first 12- back in 1994 followed by several quintessential records and 2 epic albums -from the far future- on legendary berlin-based label tresor. terrence is not only a great techno producer who makes subwoofers roar in clubs, he is a man obsessed by a concept, an idea that he s following from the very beginning.. -minimalism- in the reaaaaal sense of the word.. for example, when thousands producers are wondering what s eventually missing in their new track, terrence is rather wondering what s useless, what could be removed and that s definitely what he gets to share on his own -reduction- imprint. after the release of terrence s track -steve austin s mile- on goldmin theme lp, romain got to meet him in detroit during summer 2014. the aim was to make an abstract record that could still be linked to a feeling or a situation.. a1 the edge track is probably a good example as it s designed and built to make you feel like you get closer and closer to the edge while the track is slowly growing until you fall.. can you feel it? :) as for the other tracks, there is also a special idea behind them but we better let you interpret it your way

moscow based dj and producer ol is the man behind the 12th release of wilson records. he has dedicated the ep to one of the main moscow’ spots since the mid 90s, victory park, and to all the people he has met there during those years

james -j dilla / jay dee- yancey leaves behind an impression on hip hop that will last the test of time. a bridge between hip hop’s underground and mainstream, dilla’s contributions ranged from single handedly defining detroit hip hop as a founding member of slum village to providing his production talents to common, d’angelo, busta rhymes, erykah badu, a tribe called quest, the pharcyde, the roots, janet jackson and macy gray.

lillo carillo is a young italian dj and producer with several years of background behind. born and raised near the city of naples, he settled in milan from several years where he immediately fit in the circuit of the main local clubs, getting noticed for energy and creativity behind the dj booth. simultaneously lillo offers his musical skills by working with several italian fashion brands for which he is a sound designe. in 2014 he released his first remix for an ep vinyl with editors kutz vol.4, collaborating with manufacturers which are already known in the world of the nu-disco, as sleazy mcqueen and 78edits, therefor experiencing a strong success that makes him known even outside italian territory. after a winter spent in the recording studio, he is finally ready for his new ep on the newly released palm hands recording, where you can see all the talent and eclecticism of a young italian producer, a master in juggling house sounds, rnb, disco and funk.

as some first meetings on spaghetti monster with a ukranian electronic «guru» - stas drive were successful the monster team decided to provide a logic following on this story with a full ep by stas for this summer. the ideal behind his music - the bright cosmic vibrations for body and soul. stas found a special hypnotic sound and not surprising that it is one of the most played artists in sets of hernan cattaneo, guy j, nick warren, guy mantzur and cid inc today stas drive is one of the new popular faces of the world underground edm stage and the one of most demanded remixers - says his press text and we improve it with a look on 7 greatest artist s remixes on ep. we do not wanna put tons of words to describe each percussion sound on all the versions. u can find in a pack whatever you like to play most from deeper groovy donatello to housy canadian vibes from ellroy. the ep will follow by a 12 vinyl edition with four most interesting version so now just keep your eyes open and ears focused to keep in touch with spaghetti monster.

2015 looks to be delta funktionen s year. following the terrifically dark and deep wasteland series comes -a new planet-. a cold electro beat is the bedrock from which a corrupting and corrosive 303 coil grows. but even with this caustic foundation, moments of salvation are to be found. a second techno moon dawns midway, frostier percussion giving way to warmer rhythms. full and flowing bars fall and rise behind the squawk, allowing a new and brighter element to bloom. a track that is at once atmospheric and club centric from an artist at the top of his game. this will be released as a limited single sided 12- vinyl with a silkscreen print on the b side.

herva is the artist name of hervè atsè corti. he lives in relative seclusion from the dance music world in the italian countryside around florence and is one of the most intriguing producers to work in house and techno for a while. his early musical life as a drummer, plus his extra-musical interests in engineering and electronics has informed a unique, freeform, and very tactile approach to dance music. its house and techno that doesnt adhere to the usual influences of detroit, chicago or berlin.

with the first monasterio release, the team behind the moscow clubbing institution has aimed to recreate the atmosphere that has made the club such an important part of the russian techno movement. each track from the compilation strives to represent a dimension of the club’s style, starting with powerful opener the chamber. oliver deutschmann, a close friend of monasterio, references the main room of the club and takes us on an anthemic ride full of organs and sonic spectrum requisitioning buzz. the mutating and pulsating groove of russian resident unbalance follows, bringing forth a change in the atmosphere and the hypnotic synths and austere percussion work of young ukrainian talent recid take the listener to the prime hours of the party. danish dj/producer anastasia kristensen overtakes by ways of air in a high-speed modular chase, bringing the night to a close and leaving us with high hopes for our next journey through the corridors and chambers of the temple of techno.
supported by: ben sims, slam, laurent garnier, adam beyer, truncate, jonas kopp, ilario alicante, paco osuna, gel abril, ctrls, pfirter, xhin, regen, roman lindau, antonio de angelis, lee holman, abstract division, juho kusti, krenzlin, felix lorusso, david att...

with 100% beats by madlib, bad neighbor is the brainchild of med a cornerstone in stones throws history and blu the voice behind modern classics like below the heavens who instantly clicked a decade earlier on tour with emanon. the album is an exclamation point on the idea that began with the burgundy ep, expanded to include dam funk and mayer hawthorne on the buzz ep, and continued until contributions from anderson.paak (dr. dres compton), hodgy beats (odd future), and the one-and-only mf doom made bad neighbor ready to launch. the double 12 inch vinyl includes a download code.

introducing the super sassy, ultra sweet sugarz with her single- -city of lights-. produced by benny badge, the string-puller behind various other modern funk affairs including freekwency, nite class and silver linings and recent collaborations with tom noble and magic touch. backed by the acidic saturation of melbourne beatdown weirdo booshank with his shining b side remix (featured previously on firecracker records). private press vibes on this for the real heads, boogie aficionados, acid house reminiscers and just fans of the left of centre.

an irishman, an italian and a german walk into a bar kitjen. what sounds like your tipsy uncle telling you a joke, is actually the story behind kitjen 003. legendary shit robot (dfa) invited his buddies rino (space ranger) and kai p. to his lab to create two interpretations of rishi. the result is a killer 12inch that features two unapologetically hypnotic dance floor cuts. dont sleep!

teenage jesus and the jerks began to formulate their visionary brand of aural catharsis sometime during the first half of 1977, amidst the sordid ruins of a then fully down-and-out lower manhattan. the mastermind behind this juggernaut of sonic libertinage was a barely pubescent but world-weary runaway who called herself lydia lunch.

1 per customer, brawther and alixkun present a collection of 15 underground japanese house tracks from the early days of electronic dance music, back when the genre was sweeping across the globe. ahead of a related documentary project titled house in japanese characters, the compilation is the first to showcase the works of japanese house on an historical and global level, with classics and rare-as-a-hen s teeth tracks. carefully selected by brawther and his sidekick ailxkun, this is a nectar of deep grooves and blissful melodies that form the blueprint of the japanese house sound. legends like soichi terada, yukihiro fukutomi or the ecstasy boys are back to back with unsung hearoes like takecha, magic ware or katsumi hidano. aimed at the house music lover and overall music enthousiasts, this compilation is the one stop shop of all things early japanese house, unveiling the mystery behind it all and shining a brand new light on it, dusted and remastered, for your listening pleasure.

*synthesizer is like a small animal stuck somewhere inside the machine.* - timo kaukolampi, k-x-p
machine soul is a documentary film about finnish electronic musicians. it is a glance at the methods, rituals and philosophy behind the music, but most of all at the burning passion that drives the artists forward year after year. machine soul tells the story of finnish electronic music scene from the artists point of view. the documentary is accompanyed by this limited white vinyl 12 inch release.

lmtd nice price , last copies left, supported by spektre, namito, patrick lindsay, andreas henneberg, dubfire, mihalis safras, john acquaviva, joseph capriati, wehbba, ziel 100,jaxson,max cooper, alex capelli, electric rescue, citizen kain, frank kusserow, edgar de ramon, marco bailey, stephan bodzin, microtrauma

hivern discs keeps unveiling new talent by introducing mistakes are ok. hailing from bar- celona, mistakes are ok is the new project of franc sayol, whos been one of the minds behind hivern discs since the labels birth. following celebrated remixes for the likes of the xx and john talabot, mistakes are ok will release his debut album, nowhere near, in early 2016.

celebrating the seventh noon-records release, we are happy and proud to present you an ep with a name that speaks for itself. something strong is one of these high pressure peaktime cuts, that can turn any club or festival stage upside down. the slick combination of raw and dirty drum programming and twisted funky stabs & organ sounds, will take you on a ride. the head infecting vocals and synths during the break make sure, that no one will be left behind when the beat pounds in again and again. tommer is more on the bumpy house side. with it s massive bassline and percussive patterns, you can get any party started. a perfect track to round up an ep - truly dedicated to the dancfloor.

dinamo azari is an artist revitalized. extending into new waters, rich with promise, the montreal-born, toronto-based musician-producer behind the global phenomenon azari & iii returns with new solo album estranged, released on february 16th 2016 on the vinyl factory. the first single is victim – released november 6th - a pulsing opening shot, ripe with indignation, featuring singers fritz helder and starving yet full, who lent azari & iii their distinctive vocals.

after a blazing start, low budget family return ! the celebrated independent moscow-based record label run by the crew behind the legendary shop&bar denis simachev deliver another stunner from simple symmetry mimino is another tropical house delight, all burly rhythms, punchy marimba, synth rises & anthemic chants before crescendoing into a whirling dervish of a top line the instrumental loses the synth-out and follows an altogether more atmospheric, but no less tremendous path simsim wraps things up in fine middle eastern fusion style, traditional instrumentation and melody underpinned by a snapping 808 drummachine jam zouk it and see !

imagine bringing together two distinct but complementary musical talents, already established as composers and producers in their own right, one male with years as a performer on the festival and club circuit behind him, and one female. a rising star with a sirens voice, a maverick committed to live performance. imagine their astonishing sound: an intoxicating concoction of driving rhythms, lush synths, psychedelic effects and instantly memorable hooks drenched in a dark atmosphere of melancholy and brooding beauty.

following the playful tones of feathered sun and carlos nilmmns, circus company continues its run of distinctive singles with a four-track release from new production entity flabbergast. while the name might not be familiar, the imagination-soaked minds behind the music are synonymous with the history of circus company.

transmitting from new york (via toronto), jex aka jex opolis has so far been known as the man behind and in front of the good timin label. infamous for its boogie burner bombs to quote discogs member kutter karlo jex, trades his label for running back and a shifts the gear. up with the tempo and down with the lights, there still is a variety of styles. studio e is named after an after hours spot in edmonton that the record s author partied at in the early 2000s, also sounds like something ivan smagghe would have enjoyed at that point in time. laxmi tool is referencing classic tribal house and a street in pune, where jex wifes grandma bought the drum used in this track. on the flip, harpa brags and boasts with its trampoline bass line, while la casa surfs some timpani waves.

its a moment of first s for the fresh faced berliner sebo k. as he prepares the launch his very own fledging record label scenario music, he also becomes the newsest member of phil weeks robsoul family as we bring you his much anticipated -catalyst ep-.dedicated to the deeper spectrum of sound, sebo k is much reverred for his work behind the decks that sees him transition effortlessly from soulful freshness to stripped-back grooves and a variety that we ve transfer across to his own productions.with change comes a new vigour, and the catalyst ep kicks off a productive new period for sebo k. three strong house cuts that will become the musical mortar for many as they build their own, on the dancefloor.

opener equilibrium two from buitendijk is a perfectly streamlined and serene bit of spaced out, hypnotic techno. gentle synth pulses roam about the airwaves, left and right, up and down, as ethereal pads glow behind. it s heady dancing music, whilst liem s contact is also perfectly aimed at both head and heel. it is full of lick synth pulses that bubble and boil as watery droplets and ticking hits also colour the most subliminal groove. closer this is all you need is a more textured, frazzled cut with frosty lines and rickety pads working you into a trance. rich drums and clever bass filtration add dynamics and tension and so like everything else here the end result is hugely captivating.

b-stock! one corner is broken. bolstered by the unshakable body of work behind it, brooklyn-born berlin-based techno label chronicle reaches its milestone tenth release with its gaze fixed dead ahead. ten releases in, it pays to make a strong, defiant statement of intent, toasting to what the label has been about so far. more important though is to remind those tuned in to take heed, because the next step is always the most significant. from the artists crafting the music at its beating heart to the all-important design that packages the records, chronicle is a label that pulls no punches in its creative vision. given that the vision in question matches unbridled futurism with elegance and intensity, consider this a warning is a fitting title for a salvo of sounds that set the tone for where chronicle will head in its coming chapters.
the double 12 inch includes a cd, featuring all traks from the vinyl plus 6 bonus tracks.

limited handnumbered edition of 250 + 250 12inch/45rpm on grey marbled vinyl. brand new release by kult kraut band fred banana combo with remixes by no less than ralf hildenbeutel, known as the legendary innovative mastermind behind sven väth s early works (esperanza, accident in paradise, harlequin, robot, ballet dancer,—) as well as as well as one main ingredient of eye q. of eye q records. with both of his (rare) remixes hildenbeutel goes back to the roots of techno and underground dancefloor driven by electronica and his appealing ultramodern style stands out still and could easily showcase a finer pampa (etc) label release.

third installment in the correlation series by sdc. the four tracks, ranging from deep ambient to rattling electrofunk, are guaranteed to take you on a deep dimensional ride.

ritual is a collective of djs and producers from malmö and copenhagen. after several years of orchestrating ruthless techno nights, we have decided to turn the sweat and blood left behind on our floors into vinyl. this is the result.

applied sound research in stepping techno context & a quick look behind the ultraworld

ourtime music return after a 13 year hiatus !
d ball s debut ep was an under-the-radar techno classic which appeared in a handful of stores back in 2002, it has since been fetching crazy money second hand & been the subject of much speculation about who s behind it. after some all ears sleuthing we managed to locate the label hq and were delighted to hear they had a new ep ready and pressed ! even better (dare we say) than the first release !
3 tracks of perfectly executed, pure analogue machine soul, in the motor city tradition & very limited buy now or cry later

moresounds has left the training camp and is now at the controls of his own craft. a dub fanatic, he stays true to the techniques of king tubby, and from behind his desk sends dancefloors crazy with pinches of hip-hop and jungle in his authentic and energetic live show. this approach caught the attention of om units cosmic bridge label in 2012 before his debut ep on astrophonica in 2013. since then his music has appeared on doc scotts 31 recordings and has added trademark cosmic dub seasoning to machinedrums vapor city project. an impressive start to his career, echoed in fact magazines inclusion of the producer as one to watch in 2015.

!organism make a carefully selected foray into the vinyl market with their next ep. the revered irregular synth is the man behind the fresh originals and is an italian producer with a worldwide fan base. he has released on this label before now to great acclaim, as well as on loose records and many more, and has a steely and singular style.

2015 has been a huge year for dj-kicks, marking both 20 years of the series as well as our 50th release. but far from slowing down, we’re already looking ahead to another incredible mix from one of our favorite artists. over the past decade, seth troxler has become a visionary and authentic voice in dance music, his jovial personality cutting through the noise and continually playing by his own rules. growing up between detroit and chicago, his musical education carries enviable credentials, with his stepdad a local radio personality who championed the early sounds of house music. true to troxler’s character, the mix has a whimsical nature and a thoughtful and timeless narrative, bearing a tenacious episode for the dj-kicks series that gives a true insight into the man behind the well-preened moustache and cowboy antics.
the double vinyl with 8 unmixed tracks includes the dj-mix on cd.

limited repress
after a furious release by atlantis’ best kept secret cuttlefish & asparagus entitled hang on in there, kalakuta soul records meticulously puts a new twelve together you’d want to throw your hands upon immediately. always referring to sadar bahar as one of the most influential cats to their work, the crew behind the label hasn’t stopped crying ever since they received the tracks. and although we’ve pinched them a couple of times, they still can’t seem to believe this really is coming true. can you? now it surely isn’t the first time the world’s coolest cat has released a couple of his rare edits. but you surely are still dancing and sweating to his unforgettable chicken wing edits series and have been wondering, what this guy’s been doing. well, soul in the hole’s true soul and dj’s dj sadar bahar has been travelling around the world giving everybody a serious lesson in soul music that he calls disco beatdown. some brothers would also name sadar’s ceremonies “exorcism-, which pretty much leads us back to the tracks released on this fantastic sounding 12&#8243,,,, disco single.

dutch powerhouse creme organization started a brand new label entitled jericho one. the man behind the first ep is berlin based brit bnjmn, who has released on label like delsin and rush hour and has a strangely melodic, lo-fi sound. opener skur is a hurried techno jam with frosty textures and bleak industrial vibes. it sets the vibe for the total feeling of the ep which is way more floor facing compared to bnjmn s earlier productions. this is a truly out there and wild ep that once again finds bnjmn experimenting on the outer fringes of the techno world in his own unique, distorted way.

resolutely electronic, ambient and experimental with a techno key, küjuu delivers an exploration jerked and pulled about, meeting distance universes behind melodic songs found in first titles. percussions and harmonic beats makes travelling alongside a tumultuous path and at the same time, melancholic and & deep. sincerity and compositional skill, this ep takes mystery under an overpowering and rough deep bass made listening and elastic, propelling an evocative and ethereal line.

the second release on modern cathedrals includes an original mix by altstadt echo supplemented with remixes crafted by donor, luigi tozzi, and asop. the inclusion of donor’s remix represents a continued effort to link together the detroit and brooklyn scenes, while the luigi tozzi remix connects modern cathedrals to the ghastly, dark styles of techno that italian artists have become so respected for. as a core member of the modern cathedrals team and a primary force behind the label’s event series, asop’s remix is the very first public release of work by this incredible new detroit-based artist. but while the artist names change from record to record, the philosophy does not. we continue in a desperate attempt to generate meaning during the short spasm of a lifetime we are given in a world that seems to conspire to prevent this effort’s realization. this situation might be inescapable, but through the rejection of complacency and dogma, we can approach our end with the bitter comfort that we were at least willing to be honest about our situation.

new stuff from the stylerocket boys: pmz soundz behind this names there is max, a french boy, successful in france and germany and who had already released on named international labels. his track in one of three on the newset stylerockets release. stylerockets is part of the kiddazfm musicgroup, based in berlin.„„may the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. and may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars - this quote of the blow movie describes dompes track. so - let´s blow some glitter into the colourless ...

last ep ever from this mofo behind the pseudonym oleg poliakov. enjoy this last masterpiece of techno produced straight from his retirement place

mikael strömbergs alter ego igor has created the album *fast & slow* who is an aspiring masterpiece in the ambient genre, the references are very clear to the 70s iconic ambient school, including satie-cage-eno-soundart, but at the same time a modern touch and a sense of the present. the story behind this album is the least frightening and fascinating as the composer strömberg was seconds away from losing his lives when the aorta ruptured all the way from top to bottom with the diagnosis: acute aortic dissection. the music became a part of his rescue and the record *fast and slow* came about as part of his healing process.

seth troxler and the martinez brothers’ tuskegee music continues to deliver the goods behind releases from kool d, ex-trouw resident william kouam djoko and seth himself. now on their 6th release, tuskegee present a new collaborative effort between the martinez brothers, jesse calosso and phil moffa who - operating under their new production alias soundview, piece together a tribute to rob fernandez.

to celebrate our 10th vinyl release, we welcome on board the young and talented parisian flabaire, who is one of the man behind d-ko records and member of secret value orchestra. athmospheric and dreamy 808 style from flabaire, simply beautiful driving vibe on * about myself*, slower but sexy voyage that is * morning lights* , and to complete the ep a little twist to a more dance floor and funky tune: * kemia fever*.

we were very excited indeed to see the third release from the quite promising love notes from brooklyn imprint! marco zenin was a featured artist on the last release under his dj octopus guise, and this time he s featured again with his other project, the more techy/ more minimal die roh, who recently had an underground athem with their release on black venison. the duo here seemingly lean their sounds in the direction of the label s and offer two-cut ep which is their deepest effort yet to date. surely more djs will play the dancier a side, behind 6000, but for us, the groovier b side and title track genghis kahn is the choice cut. label owner, nathaniel jay, continues in the precendent he s set with each release having its own unique love note,authored by him, making every one of these records collectable.

contra communem opinionem shortly cco, own name florin büchel is the pure acid lover from zürich. he has debuted on mathematics records in 2008 and since then he has been quite active with several releases on lux records and few other brands. there is a strong analogue character in his music based on 808 or 707 beats seasoned with melancholic pads, melodies and already mentioned acid lines. he is also involved in savage ground project formed by him and daniel cosmo. this is “space race” from melodic electro through overdrive madness to drone beats. it comes with remix from man behind endless illusion, layup.